In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Jörg Vogel, VP of Open Innovation at Aquaporin A/S, who leads the company's innovation efforts through collaborative research and development in advancing their groundbreaking Aquaporin Inside® technology. With over 17 years of expertise in biomimetic membranes and leadership experience, Dr. Vogel drives innovation across internal and external research initiatives, including the Aquaporin Space Alliance, and brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to solving complex technological challenges.

 

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:42 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025 02:17 Guest Introduction: Jörg Vogel from Aquaporin A/S 02:46 Jörg Vogel's Journey and Background 06:09 Aquaporin's Technology and Applications 10:29 Sustainability and Challenges in Water Filtration 18:52 Collaborations and Open Innovation 23:35 Exciting Projects and Future Prospects 28:19 Personal Insights and Reflections 36:07 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Patrick Moran, an attorney and entrepreneur who transitioned from industrial agriculture and healthcare to life sciences with his groundbreaking work at Pebble Life Science. Patrick's innovative research, which began with a prototype showing promising results for children with autism, has led to the development of a unique intellectual property and patent strategy that could potentially transform therapeutic approaches in neurodevelopmental conditions.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:28 Meet Patrick Moran: From Agriculture to Life Sciences 00:55 Patrick's Journey and Early Career 05:15 Transition to Life Sciences and Early Prototypes 07:52 Lessons Learned and Career Milestones 16:04 Pebble's Mission and Impact on Autism 17:05 Current Growth and Future Directions 25:21 Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles 27:33 Personal Insights and Leadership Advice 35:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Pierre Morgon, a seasoned life science executive with over 35 years of experience in global pharmaceutical operations, startup leadership, and board governance. Pierre is the CEO of MRGN Advisors and brings extensive expertise across specialty care, vaccines, and immunotherapy, with a distinguished background that includes multiple leadership roles in multinational corporations and innovative biotech startups.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:42 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025 02:16 Guest Introduction: Pierre Morgon 02:47 Pierre's Career Journey and Key Milestones 06:35 Lessons from Big Pharma to Startups 09:44 Managing Multiple Roles and Time 11:51 Challenges and Objectives of Various Companies 17:55 Board Leadership in Life Sciences 23:25 The Future of Formal Education and AI 30:03 Advice for Aspiring Life Science Professionals 34:40 Innovative Projects and Leadership Insights 40:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Kris Franklin, a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and clinical diagnostics who founded Clinicore Labs to revolutionize clinical testing through innovative technologies. With a graduate degree from Vanderbilt and a history of groundbreaking developments, including patenting the first small volume blood method for hormone quantification, Kris brings a wealth of expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the world of clinical diagnostics.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:40 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025 02:14 Guest Introduction: Kris Franklin 02:54 Kris Franklin's Early Career and Education 15:55 Transition to Clinical Labs and Diagnostics 22:47 Building and Managing Labs 32:18 Developing Innovative Diagnostic Tests 34:54 Innovating COVID Testing with Saliva 36:37 From COVID to Wound and UTI Testing 37:46 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Lab Testing 38:44 Introducing the One Touch System 40:34 Revolutionizing Athletic Performance Monitoring 43:46 Comprehensive Endocrine Mapping 45:38 Direct-to-Consumer Testing and Innovations 55:30 Concerns About Overregulation 01:00:04 The Thrill of Problem Solving 01:04:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is Forrest Brown, President of Germfree, a pioneering company in mobile laboratory and biocontainment solutions. With a Summa Cum Laude degree in Biomedical Engineering and an impressive career transforming CGMP facilities, Forrest brings a wealth of strategic leadership and technical expertise to our conversation today.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:42 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025 02:16 Guest Introduction: Forrest Brown of Germfree 02:51 Forrest Brown's Career Journey 06:19 Germfree's Global Reach and Client Engagement 11:01 Challenges and Innovations in Pharmaceutical Solutions 20:48 Leadership and Industry Insights 35:30 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is David R. Craig, CEO of Sarcomatrix Therapeutics. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a track record of successful drug development and commercialization, David brings valuable insights into innovative treatments for muscle wasting diseases.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:34 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025 02:18 Guest Introduction: David R. Craig, CEO of Sarcomatrix Therapeutics 02:47 David R. Craig's Journey in the Pharmaceutical Industry 06:20 Understanding Muscle Wasting Diseases 08:57 Sarcomatrix's Mission and Innovative Approach 18:14 Challenges in Developing Treatments for Muscle Wasting Diseases 25:42 Balancing Roles and Fundraising Challenges 34:04 Lessons Learned and Inspirations 41:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success podcast, my guest is Bryan J. Stewart, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HDO Health. Bryan is a distinguished board member, certified governance expert, and accomplished executive who is leading the charge in developing innovative medical devices to address uncontrolled bleeding, the leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:35 Sponsor Message: Bio in the Bayou Conference 02:28 Guest Introduction: Brian J. Stewart 04:06 Brian's Journey and HDO Health 06:24 Innovative Medical Device: The HDO Health Journiquette 09:04 Leadership and Governance Insights 22:54 Challenges and Future of HDO Health 28:56 Personal Reflections and Leadership Advice 39:06 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Eyal Ronen, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Evogene. With over 20 years in the life sciences sector, Eyal shares his journey from agronomy to leading innovative projects in biotechnology. We delve into Evogene's mission and discover what inspires, concerns, and excites him in today's rapidly evolving industry.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:46 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025 02:21 Guest Introduction: Eyal Ronen 02:55 Eyal's Journey into Life Sciences 05:07 Career Development and Innovation 09:09 Business Development vs. Sales 14:44 Evogene's Mission and Technologies 20:23 Client Profiles and Market Needs 24:45 Evogene's Subsidiaries and Achievements 29:10 Exploring Diverse Possibilities at Divergent 30:04 Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: Regulatory Challenges 32:21 Agronomy and Business Development at EvoGene 34:40 Economic Viability in Biotechnology 36:57 Challenges in the Life Sciences Sector 45:51 Leadership and Collaboration Insights 50:07 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook 57:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success podcast, my guest is Gayathri Devi Raghupathy, a scientific strategist and AI innovator with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. As the VP of Scientific and Business Strategy at KOGNITIC, Gayathri has been instrumental in developing AI-driven competitive intelligence platforms for oncology and immunology, working with major pharmaceutical companies to drive innovation in drug development processes.

 

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:35 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:24 Guest Introduction: Gayathri's Journey in Molecular Biology and AI 02:11 Gayathri's Career Path and Transition to AI 11:33 Role and Impact of KOGNITIC in Life Sciences 19:06 Challenges and Future of AI in Drug Development 24:07 Balancing Scientific Accuracy with Business Strategy 28:28 Emerging Trends and Technologies in AI 36:28 Personal Insights and Reflections 44:02 Conclusion and Podcast Information

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In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don Davis PhD, MBA interviews Yaky Yanay, the CEO of Pluri, an innovative Israeli biotech company. Dr. Davis explores Pluri's groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine using placenta-derived cells. Yanay explains their unique allogeneic approach, which allows for the use of cells from healthy donors to treat various conditions without the need for genetic matching.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:38 Sponsor Message from D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:15 Interview with Yaky, CEO of Pluri 01:55 Yaky's Journey in Biotech and Leadership 07:50 Pluri's Mission and Innovations 17:30 Exciting Projects and Future Initiatives 26:20 Challenges and Perspectives in Life Sciences 29:41 Leadership Advice and Inspirations 37:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts